Speculation on Wednesday had centered around the Raiders completely cutting ties from the linebacker (h/t ESPN). However, Fox Sports reported on Thursday that McClain had yet to be cut from the team; rather, he was asked to stay away from the team's facilities.

Word of the suspension comes two days after head coach Dennis Allen asked McClain to leave practice due to undisclosed reasons. Allen would not elaborate on the incident, but he did say McClain would face discipline.

There's going to be consequences to his actions and it's a team-related issue... This is something that we've got to make a decision as an organization, and we're going to make sure that we make the right decision.

The Raiders took McClain with the eighth overall selection in the 2010 NFL draft, and the linebacker was a consistent starter on the defense in his first two seasons. With Allen at the helm, McClain has seen his role decline as the season has progressed.

McClain has 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception in his three seasons with the Raiders.

Fox Sports reports that Omar Gaither will step into McClain's role as the starter if the linebacker's suspension takes effect before Sunday's game against the Browns. Stay tuned to Bleacher Report for the latest updates on this situation as information becomes available.